Proposed Malheur County Grazing and Wilderness Act

The Frame

What this does

This legislation would change how federal land is managed in Malheur County by creating a new grazing program, restricting development on 1.1 million acres of wilderness, and transferring thousands of acres of land to the Burns Paiute Tribe, with $1 million authorized annually for the grazing program and $2 million for tribal land transfers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Burns Paiute Tribe

The tribe will receive land into trust and participate in the co-stewardship of the Castle Rock area.

Grazing permittees and lessees

These individuals may request increased operational flexibility for their grazing permits under the new program.

Malheur County residents

Residents are affected by the designation of over 1 million acres of wilderness and the establishment of a new local management group.

Bureau of Land Management

The agency is tasked with implementing the new grazing program, managing wilderness areas, and overseeing land transfers.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment proposes a new grazing management program for federal lands in Malheur County, Oregon, while designating over 1.1 million acres as new wilderness areas. It also establishes a multi-stakeholder advisory group and transfers specific land parcels into trust for the benefit of the Burns Paiute Tribe.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this bill close roads near the new wilderness areas?

No, the bill explicitly states that nothing in the Act requires the closure of any road adjacent to a wilderness area.

Can I still graze livestock in the new wilderness areas?

Yes, the bill allows for the continuation of livestock grazing in wilderness areas if it was established before the Act was enacted.

Who makes up the Malheur C.E.O. Group?

The group consists of 18 members, including representatives from livestock grazing, environmental groups, the hunting/fishing community, Indian Tribes, and various federal, state, and local government agencies.

Why It Matters

This legislation would change how federal land is managed in Malheur County by creating a new grazing program, restricting development on 1.1 million acres of wilderness, and transferring thousands of acres of land to the Burns Paiute Tribe, with $1 million authorized annually for the grazing program and $2 million for tribal land transfers.

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Discoveries

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Grazing Flexibility Program

The bill creates a specific mechanism to allow for 'interim operational flexibilities' for grazing permittees, which is a departure from standard rigid permit terms.

Bureau of Land Management Malheur County

Connected Entities

organizationBurns Paiute Tribe“Tribe receiving land into trust and participating in co-stewardship.”Map →

organizationMalheur C.E.O. Group“A new 18-member group established to assist in grazing management and project ap”Map →

personSecretary of the Interior“The official responsible for implementing the grazing program and land transfers”Map →

personMr. Wyden“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

locationMalheur County“The geographic area where the land designations and programs apply.”Map →

organizationBureau of Land Management“Federal agency responsible for managing the affected lands.”Map →

personMr. Merkley“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Controversy60
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